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Rockingham, GA
Census-designated place in Bacon County, Georgia.
Population
171
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
146
ZIP codes
0
Rockingham and its ZIP codes
Local data for Rockingham, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bacon County. PPP loans are for Rockingham.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,921
3,746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,797
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.73M
FY 2026, $8,683 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rockingham, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
159
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockingham, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Rockingham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaCity | 4 mi | 6.1 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| NichollsCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Dixie UnionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BaxleyCity | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| SurrencyTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| SatillaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| PattersonCity | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| BlackshearCity | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| OffermanCity | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| GrahamCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| DeenwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| DentonCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| WaresboroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockingham, GA in?
- Rockingham is in Bacon County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Rockingham, GA?
- About 171 people live in Rockingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockingham?
- Nearby places include Alma (4 mi), Mershon (11 mi), Bristol (13 mi), Nicholls (13 mi), Dixie Union (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023